red / white switch

[cmp_uc_guy]

If someone has the time could you educate me on the use of the "red white" swithbox located rear drivers side in the frame of my F15a GS.

I just put it through the sandblaster last night and will be installing it in the next couple of days.

Rob

[Keith Webb]

The "white" position was for convoy driving in blackout conditions. It disabled the side/tail and brake lights and switched on the light on the diff so the following driver had a reference. The back of the differential (right hand side) was painted white for that reason. Chevs usually had the whole rear banjo plate painted white, but sometimes this was only a small patch.
The red position was for normal driving.

Hope this helps.

[Tony Smith]

On Fords, the Red/White switch ONLY operates the tail light/diff light changeover. The brake lights are isolated by a switch on the dash.
Chevs are a similar set-up, but the switch is a "headlight dimmer foot switch" mounted on the chassis rail above the right-rear wheel.

[cmp_uc_guy]

Many thanks for "shedding light" on that subject,


does anyone have a pic of the ford diff white paint!

Rob

[Max Hedges]

Originally posted by cmp_uc_guy
Many thanks for "shedding light" on that subject,


does anyone have a pic of the ford diff white paint!

Rob

Here is a pic of a ford diff in Aussie land, still original

[cmp_uc_guy]

Thanks for the replies

Rob